• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.411-421
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• 2017

An approach based on a 2D lumped model is presented to quantify the voltage transfer gain (VTG) in power converter low power planes. The advantage of the modeling approach is the ease with which typical noise reduction devices such as decoupling capacitors or ferrite beads can be integrated into the model. This feature is enforced by a new modular approach based on effective matrix partitioning, which is presented in the paper. This partitioning is used to decouple power plane equations from external device impedance, which avoids the need for rewriting of a whole set of equation at every change. The model is quickly solved in the frequency domain, which is well suited for an automated layout optimization algorithm. Using frequency domain modeling also allows the integration of frequency-dependent devices such inductors and capacitors, which are required for realistic computation results. In order to check the precision of the modeling approach, VTGs for several layout configurations are computed and compared with experimental measurements based on scattering parameters.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.1348-1357
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• 2015

Under traditional unified power quality conditioner (UPQC) control, a UPQC series converter (SC) is mainly used to handle grid-side power quality problems while its parallel converter (PC) is mainly used to handle load-side power quality problems. The SC and PC are relatively independent. The SC is usually in standby mode and it only runs when the grid voltage abruptly changes. In this paper, novel UPQC coordinated control strategies are proposed which use the SC to share the reactive power compensation function of the PC especially without grid-side power quality problems. However, in some cases, there will be a circulating current between the SC and the PC, which will probably influence the compensation fashion, the compensation capacity, or the normal work of the UPQC. Through an active power circulation analysis, strategies with and without a circulating current are presented which fuses the reactive power allocation strategy of the SC and the PC, the composite control strategy of the SC and the compensation strategy of the DC storage unit. Both of the strategies effectively solve the SC long term idle problem, limit the influence of the circulating current, optimize all of the UPQC units and reduce the production cost. An analysis, along with simulation andexperimental results, is presented to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed control strategies.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제8권8호
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• pp.1219-1226
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• 2013

본 연구는 위성통신 중계기의 L대역변환반의 PCB EM 분석을 하고, 불요파에 대한 취약 부분에 대해 최적화하였다. 위성중계기 안에는 L대역변환반 뿐만 아니라 전원반, 디지털신호처리반, TM/TC 제어반 등 다양한 기능 및 블록이 연동될 때 윈치 않는 신호 성분으로 인해 잡음성분이 증가되어 전체 시스템 성능 저하를 야기 시킬 수 있다. EM 시뮬레이션 툴을 사용한 PCB 공진해석은 보드 상에서 공진에 취약할 수 있는 부분에 대해 쉽게 분석을 할 수 있고, 다양한 시뮬레이션을 통해 최적의 설계를 할 수 있다. 또한 PCB에 포트를 설정하여 원하는 블록을 쉽게 분석할 수 있는 장점이 있다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.1363-1371
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• 2017

In this paper, an improved Direct Power Control (DPC) algorithm is presented for grid connected three phase PWM rectifiers. The new DPC approach is based on two main tasks. First the optimization of the look-up table, which is well-known in conventional DPC, is outlined for selecting the optimum converter output voltage vectors. Secondly a very simple and effective method is used to directly calculate their duty cycles from the power errors. Therefore, the measured active and reactive powers are made to track their references using hysteresis controllers. Then two vectors are selected and applied during one control cycle to minimize both the active and reactive power ripples. The main advantages of this method are that there is no need of linear current controllers, coordinates transformations or modulators. In addition, the control strategy is able to operate at constant switching frequencies to ease the design of the power converter and the AC harmonic filter. The control exhibits a good steady state performance and improves the dynamic response without any overshoot in the line current. Theoretical principles of the proposed method are discussed. Both simulation and experimental results are presented to verify the performance and effectiveness of this control scheme.

• International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.334-345
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• 2009

Pumped storage power plants are playing a significant role in the contribution to the stabilization of an electrical grid, above all by stable operation and fast reaction to sudden load respectively frequency changes. Optimized efficiency and smooth running characteristics both in pump and turbine operation, improved stability for synchronization in turbine mode, load control in pump mode operation and also short reaction times may be achieved using adjustable speed power units. Such variable speed power plants are applicable for high variations of head (e.g. important for low head pump-turbine projects). Due to the rapid development of power semiconductors and frequency converter technology, feasible solutions can be provided even for large hydro power units. Suitable control strategies as well as clear design criteria contribute significantly to the optimal usage of the pump turbine and motor-generators. The SIMSEN tool for dynamic simulations has been used for comparative investigations of different configurations regarding the power converter topology, types of semiconductors and types of motor-generators including the coupling to the hydraulic system. A brief overview of the advantages & disadvantages of the different solutions can also be found in this paper. Using this approach, a customized solution minimizing cost and exploiting the maximum usage of the pump-turbine unit can be developed in the planning stage of new and modernization pump storage projects.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제27권4C호
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• pp.380-387
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 CDMA 단말기에서 요구하는 TIA/EIA/IS-98-D의 최소 요구 성능인 수신기의 수신 감도와 송신기의 ACPR에 영향을 주는 국부발진기의 위상 잡음에 의한 영향을 분석하고 최적화하였다. 수신기와 송신기에 공급되는 국부발진기의 위상 잡음 레벨은 900kHz 오프셋에서 각각 -138.3dBc/Hz와 -1204Bc/Hz 이하를 만족해야 됨을 확인하였으며, 이에 따라 수신기의 하향 변환기에 공급되는 -138.3dB/Hz 이하의 위상 잡음 레벨을 갖는 국부발진기 신호를 송신기의 상향 변환기에 공급하면 수신 감도와 ACPR 성능이 만족된다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.933-941
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• 2017

In this paper an improved low frequency selective harmonic elimination-PWM (SHE-PWM) technique for Cascaded H-bridge (CHB) converters is proposed. The proposed method is able to eliminate low order harmonics from the output voltage of the converter for a wide range of modulation indices. To solve SHE-PWM equations, especially for low modulation indices, a modified method is used which employs either the positive or negative voltage polarities of H-bridge cells to increase the freedom degrees of each cell. Freedom degrees of the switching angles are also used to increase the range of available solutions for non-linear SHE equations. The proposed SHE methods can successfully eliminate up to $25^{th}$ harmonic from a 7-level output voltage by using just nine switching transitions or a 150 Hz switching frequency. To confirm the validity of the proposed method, simulation and experimental results have been presented.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.119-133
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• 2019

Although the dual modulation wave method can solve the low-frequency neutral point potential (NPP) fluctuation problem for three-level neutral point clamped converters, it also increases the switching frequency and limits the zero-sequence voltage. That makes it harmful when dealing with the NPP drift problem if the converter suffers from a long dead time or asymmetric loads. By introducing two degrees of freedom (2-DOF), an NPP control based on a search optimization method can demonstrate its ability to cope with the above mentioned two types of NPP problems. However, the amount of calculations for obtaining an optimal 2-DOF is so large that the method cannot be applied to certain industrial applications with an inexpensive digital signal processor. In this paper, a novel optimal 2-DOF-based NPP control is proposed. The relationships between the NPP and the 2-DOF are analyzed and a method for directly determining the optimal 2-DOF is also discussed. Using a direct calculation method, the amount of calculations is significantly reduced. In addition, the proposed method is able to maintain the strongest control ability for the two types of NPP problems. Finally, some experimental results are given to confirm the validity and feasibility of the proposed method.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.408-417
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• 2011

The plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are specialized hybrid electric vehicles that have the potential to obtain enough energy for average daily commuting from batteries. The PHEV battery would be recharged from the power grid at home or at work and would thus allow for a reduction in the overall fuel consumption. This paper proposes an integrated power electronics interface for PHEVs, which consists of a novel Eight-Switch Inverter (ESI) and an interleaved DC/DC converter, in order to reduce the cost, the mass and the size of the power electronics unit (PEU) with high performance at any operating mode. In the proposed configuration, a novel Eight-Switch Inverter (ESI) is able to function as a bidirectional single-phase AC/DC battery charger/ vehicle to grid (V2G) and to transfer electrical energy between the DC-link (connected to the battery) and the electric traction system as DC/AC inverter. In addition, a bidirectional-interleaved DC/DC converter with dual-loop controller is proposed for interfacing the ESI to a low-voltage battery pack in order to minimize the ripple of the battery current and to improve the efficiency of the DC system with lower inductor size. To validate the performance of the proposed configuration, the indirect field-oriented control (IFOC) based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) is proposed to optimize the efficiency of the AC drive system in PHEVs. The maximum efficiency of the motor is obtained by the evaluation of optimal rotor flux at any operating point, where the PSO is applied to evaluate the optimal flux. Moreover, an improved AC/DC controller based Proportional-Resonant Control (PRC) is proposed in order to reduce the THD of the input current in charger/V2G modes. The proposed configuration is analyzed and its performance is validated using simulated results obtained in MATLAB/ SIMULINK. Furthermore, it is experimentally validated with results obtained from the prototypes that have been developed and built in the laboratory based on TMS320F2808 DSP.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.1139-1148
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• 2000

산업 폐기물 중 다량으로 발생하는 제강슬래그의 재활용을 위하여 -14/+24mesh 정도 크기의 슬래그를 미분말로 분쇄시 최적 조건을 조사하고 경제적인 분쇄조건을 확립하기 위하여 요구되는 동력을 산출하였다. 이를 위한 분쇄조건으로 ball mill의 회전속도, 분쇄시간, ball의 충진량, 시료의 충진량과 크기 등을 선정하였고 이에 대한 분쇄효율을 산출하였다. 본 연구에서는 임계회전속도의 79% 정도에 해당되는 값이 최적의 회전속도인 것으로 조사되었다. 분쇄시간에 따른 분쇄정도는 일반적으로 시간이 증가함에 따라 증가하는 것으로 나타났지만 분쇄 초기에 비해 분쇄가 더 진행될수록 분쇄효율은 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. Ball의 충진율은 mill내부 용량의 50%인 경우에 최척의 분쇄효율을 보였고, 시료의 충진량과 크기에 따른 입도초사 실험 에서는 시료의 충진량이 적고 원시료의 크기가 작을수록 분쇄정도는 증가하였다. 위의 결과에 의해 Bond의 식을 사용하여 동력효율을 계산한 결과 분쇄시간이 길수록 그리고 회전속도가 최적인 조건에서 동력효율이 가장 크게 나타나고 있음이 관찰되었다.